Petrolia Elementary Mission:

In partnership with parents, teachers, and student, the mission of the Petrolia Independent School District is to ensure a positive, supportive, nurturing environment in which to educate all students through a commitment to quality and high standards.

Petrolia Elementary Goals:

Academic Achievement

Petrolia Elementary School will provide a curriculum and instructional program that will prepare students to attain academic excellence.

Ninety percent of students, in the aggregate and for each subgroup, will pass the reading section of the TAKS test by May.

Ninety percent of students, in the aggregate and for each subgroup, will pass the math section of the TAKS test by May.

Ninety percent of students, in the aggregate and for each subgroup, will pass the writing section of the TAKS test by May.

Petrolia Elementary will emphasize science for all students to ensure proficiency on the science section of the TAKS test and maintain our passing rate of 90%.

Maintain all students being taught by highly qualified teachers.

All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading and mathematics.

All students of special populations at Petrolia Elementary will be provided with a balanced curriculum that is specialized in order to meet each student’s individual and academic needs.

All students at Petrolia Elementary will be given an opportunity to participate in various extra-curricular and U.I.L. events.

Communication

Petrolia Elementary School will develop and implement a comprehensive two-way external and internal communication system to ensure credibility and trust among all stakeholders to accomplish the mission and objectives of the district.

Petrolia Elementary will ensure frequent communication with parents of students of all populations.

Petrolia Elementary will ensure frequent communication with all faculty and staff members.

Petrolia Elementary will ensure frequent communication with the community and surrounding areas.

Finance, Facilities and Grounds

Petrolia Elementary School will effectively manage the campus budget and pursue other sources of funding in order to provide quality educational programs and facilities.